What is it that we're living for?
Applause, Applause,
Nothing I know , brings on the glow
Like sweet applause.

You're thinking you're through,
That nobody cares,
Then suddenly, you
Hear it starting!

And somehow you're in charge again,
And it's a ball,
Trumpets all sing, life seems in swing,
And you're the king of it all, 'cause
You've had a taste of the sound that says, Love
Applause, Applause, Applause

What is it that we're living for?
Applause, Applause,
Nothing I know , brings on the glow
Like sweet applause.